Convention​
Registration
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Keynote Speakers
Sessions​
Sponsorship​
Exhibitors
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Convention​
2022 Career Education Convention
The Career Education Convention brings together sector leaders and industry experts in one space. Held in late spring each year, the Career Education Convention is the largest gathering of private career education professionals nationwide. Year after year this event features top thought provoking keynote speakers, experts leading concurrent sessions and an environment to connect and network with others in the sector.

Join us in person for the 2022 Career Education Convention, we look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!
Check out our 2021 Convention Highlight Video Below!
Registration
2022 Registration

Registration will open for the 2022 Career Education Convention on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. 
Registration Rates for CECU Members
CECU Member Registration
Early Rate
​(February 1 - March 1)
Regular Rate
​(March 2 - May 30)
Onsite Rate
​(May 31 - June 2)
School Attendee
$795
$845
$870
Allied Attendee
$795
$845
$870
Exhibitor Attendee*
$625
$675
$700
Daily Attendee
$495
$545
$570
Guest Attendee**
$195
$220
$245
Registration Rates for Nonmembers
Nonmember
​Registration
Early Rate
​(February 1 - March 1)
Regular Rate
​(March 2 - May 30)
Onsite Rate
​(May 31 - June 2)
School Attendee
$995
$1045
$1070
Allied Attendee
$995
$1045
$1070
Exhibitor Attendee*
$825
$875
$900
Daily Attendee
$695
$745
$770
Guest Attendee**
$195
$220
$245
Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded only if written notice of cancellation is received at CECU on or before April 15, 2022. Due to COVID-19, CECU will allow attendees to cancel for a full refund, without penalty through April 15, 2022, and no refund will be made for cancellation after April 15, 2022. Please note that this cancellation policy applies only to attendees. Please see the the exhibitor page for information regarding booth cancellations. 

Payments: All attendee registration payments are due to CECU by May 15, 2022. Checks can be mailed to 1530 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1050, Arlington, VA 22209. Please refer to the exhibit hall page for dates related to exhibit booth registration.

*Each 10x10 booth includes two complimentary exhibitor attendees. Exhibitors will receive a discount code to register attendees with.
**Guest registrants will only be granted access to the exhibit hall for evening receptions.
Schedule
2022 Schedule 
Time
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Beginning at Noon
Registration is open for badge pickup at the Exhibit Hall
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Opening Exhibit Hall Reception
Time
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
8:00 - 9:00am
Exhibit Hall Breakfast
9:00 - 4:30pm
Conference Day 1 
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Reception
Time
Thursday, June 2, 2022
8:00 - 9:00am
Exhibit Hall Breakfast
9:00 - 4:30pm
Conference Day 1 
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Closing Reception, outside of Exhibit Hall
Keynote Speakers
2022 Keynote Speakers

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​Please come back Spring 2022 for more information about our 2022 Keynote speakers.
Sessions​
Sessions
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​Please come back Spring 2022 for more information about our 2022 concurrent session offerings.
Campus Development
Government Relations
Marketing Outreach
Campus Development
Government Relations
Marketing Outreach
Sponsorship​
Sponsorships

If you are interested in sponsoring the 2022 Convention, please contact Kelley Blanchard at kelley.blanchard@career.org or 571-970-6471.

CECU's Sponsors play a vital role in successfully executing CECU’s programs, events and communication initiatives. As a Sponsor, your organization has high-profile exposure with top education leaders in the field. The information below serves as our initial thinking about how we can work together to support your work with our institutions. We want to be flexible and innovative in working with you to create a sponsorship package that is best for your organization. View this as a starting point of a discussion, not a final destination.
Exhibitors
​2022 Exhibit Booth Information

​Why Exhibit? The Career Education Convention is the largest event in the postsecondary career education sector. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leaders in the sector. We have planned several food and beverage functions that will take place in the exhibit hall to maximize foot traffic and opportunities to actively engage with attendees.

Registration Dates
  • Beginning November 1st, CECU will be accepting registrations for 10x20 and 20x20 booths.​
  • December 1 - Allied Champion registration opens
  • December 2 - Allied Advocate registration opens
  • December 8 - Allied Partner registration opens
  • December 15 - Booth registration open to the public
Exhibit hall schedule
Exhibit Hall Schedule
  • Tuesday, May 31st: Opening Reception 5:00 - 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 2st: 8:00am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday, June 2nd: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Booth Registration Rates & Details
CECU Member Exhibit Booth Rates
Early
(through February 1)
Regular
(February 2 - May 31)
10x10 Booth
$2,850
$3,050
10x20 Booth
$5,250
$5.550
20x20 Booth*
$10,050
$10,550
Nonmember ​Exhibit Booth Rates
Early
(through February 1)
Regular
(March 2 - June 14)
10x10 Booth
$4,050
$4,550
10x20 Booth*
$7,450
$7,950
20x20 Booth*
$15,050
$15,800
In Person Booth Details: 
  • Through exhibit registration you will be able to book a 10x10 booth . If you are interested in securing a larger booth please contact us directly so we can assist you. You can reach us at events@career.org or 571-800-6521.
  • All in-person booths include 2 in-person attendee registrations, per 10x10 booth. This discount code will be emailed with the booth registration confirmation. 
information for  exhibitors
Thank you to our Exhibitors for supporting the CECU Convention. If you are an exhibiting company, please click the link below for details about the exhibit hall, information due to CECU, the exhibitor kit and more.

For questions, please contact us at events@career.org. 
Exhibit Hall Floor plan
The 2022 exhibit hall floorplan is anticipated to be available by November 1, 2021. 
Cancellations and Refunds: In the event of cancellation of the Convention due to fire, strikes, government regulation or other causes beyond CECU control, CECU shall not be liable for failure to hold the Convention as scheduled, and CECU shall determine the amount of exhibit fees to be refunded. Due to COVID-19, CECU will allow booths to cancel for a full refund, without penalty through April 1, 2022, and no refund will be made for cancellation after April 1, 2022. In the event that the meeting is canceled, all registrations and exhibit fees will be refunded or adjusted to account for a virtual event.​
Hotel & Travel
2022 Hotel Information

​All conference general sessions, workshops, and exhibit space will be convened at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. CECU has partnered with the MGM Grand to provide reduced group rate pricing for annual convention attendees. Please support the Career Education Convention by staying at a conference hotel.

MGM Grand
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 880-0880
Hotel block closes April 15, 2022, please be sure to reserve your room by that date. Reservation link coming soon.
Please Note: CECU has not given any third parties permission to block, reserve, or book hotel reservations on their behalf. If you receive inquiries from a third party to book hotel reservations, this constitutes an interference with CECU’s contractual agreement with the hotel. In addition, CECU has no recourse for reservations made through a third party. These inquiries are misleading solicitations to CECU’s attendees and exhibitors, which are not authorized by CECU. These companies have no affiliation with CECU. Please do not respond to these attempts. All CECU endorsed and negotiated housing options are posted here on our website.
Contact Us
Contact Us

If you have any questions related to the CECU Convention please contact us at events@career.org or (571) 800-6521.


​Annual Convention
May 31 - June 2, 2022
MGM Grand
Las Vegas, NV
Event will be held in person